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- Forget-Me-Not. Scientific name: Myosotis. Featuring sky-blue petals and bright yellow centers, the forget-me-not is Alaska’s official state flower. Found all over Alaska in damp soil, underneath bushes, and rocky areas, the forget-me-knot has been memorialized in the poem “Forget Me Not”, written by Esther Darling.
- Hairy Cat’s Ear (False Dandelion) Scientific name: Hypochaeris radicata. The difference between the hairy cat’s ear and the true dandelion is that the hairy cat’s ear has solid, forked flowering stems.
- Yellow Lady’s Slipper. Scientific name: Cypripedium parviflorum. Featuring a deep yellow pouch and reddish or greenish petals that resemble the shape of a lady’s shoe, the yellow lady’s slipper grows near lakes and rivers, and in scrublands and forests.
- Bog Rosemary. Scientific name: Andromeda polifolia. A small shrub with three-inch stems and narrow, leathery leaves, the bog rosemary blooms with pale pink to pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers that form small clusters when mature.
1 day ago · The key to distinguishing these two is to closely examine their flowers. Trailing Bellflower typically has pale, pastel-blue flowers with deeply divided petals, giving them a spreading appearance. In contrast, Adria Bellflower usually features deeper blue flowers with petals fused along most of their length, giving them a more pronounced bell ...
Jun 30, 2024 · Kentucky has many different types of wildflowers that help to create colorful and fragrant scenery. From the delicate blooms of water lilies and bluebells to the brilliant displays of purple coneflower and primrose, these native wildflowers in Kentucky thrive in meadows, forests, and prairies, attracting appreciation from both nature ...
Jul 5, 2024 · There's nothing like a vase of flowers to add a pop of color to your living room, myriad colors in a field of wildflowers, or the scent of a fragrant bouquet. People even travel far distances to witness seasonal blooms, like the cherry blossoms in Japan or the tulips in The Netherlands.
Jun 18, 2024 · This innovative photographic guide covers the most common wild flowers and other plants found in Britain and Ireland, as defined by the very latest distribution maps.
1 day ago · The book A Southern Silk Route: Sikkim and Kalimpong Wild Flowers and Landscapes not only documents 1,137 flowering plants, a host of butterflies, insects, birds and mammals but also the ...
Jun 24, 2024 · As the weather gradually starts to warm up throughout April and May, everything from poppies and chamomile flowers to wild orchids, rhododendrons, irises and peonies starts to grow. You can also find lavender fields in Nukriani (near Sighnaghi) and sunflower fields across Kakheti.
